Britain’s ailing adult social
care system needs more than a one-off grant or
regressive tax increases to be fit for purpose, writes Progress strategy board
member Cllr Paul Brant.

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The LGA is warning that
funding cuts will leave many local authorities unable to meet
their legal obligations to schools over issues such as checking staff for
criminal records or ensuring buildings are free of asbestos.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid was wrong to overturn Lancashire County
Council's refusal to allow test drilling at a fracking site near Blackpool,
Manchester High Court has been told by residents.